battalion51
Engineer
This past Saturday I made a trip up to WPK from FTL on P098, and returned on P091. I picked up several pieces of information on my journey. First I recieved a copy of the CSX General Bulletin for the Florida Business Unit, which shows changes made to track, signals, or procedures. Because of this I will be releasing an updated copy of the AMT 91 Worksheet within the next week or so. Let me know if you would like a copy. I also recieved a portion of the P091 Manifest, which showed all cars and locomotives on the train throughout the journey. Of note in the consist was E-60 608 used from NYP-PHL, and then P-42's 128 (off JAX) and 97. The RoadRailers were NOT picked up at Philly, rather Wilmington, whether this is the norm I do not know. One thing I did notice about P-42 97 was that it was in Phase IV, while this is amazing in and of itself, the numberboard was that of a Phase V. So it is my opinon that 97 was originally in III, then V, and now IV, and possibly a sign of things to come.
Two very interesting rumors were also had by me (both come from different Conductors). Word has it that all Amfleet II Coaches will be placed into Concept 2000 (Blue) by December, I have already confirmed that some cars that were in Original Equipment llast month, are now in Concept 2000. On a related note, it is said that the Lounges will also recieve their facelift, whether they will stay with the city theme is unknown.
The other rumor is a bit major. The word is that at the April schedule change, P001 and P002 will be annulled PERMANENTLY. This is due to the constant late arrivals and financial drag created by the service. Recently due to VERY late arrivals P001 has gone out with a Heritage Baggage, Sightseer Lounge, and three coaches, or a 24 axle train. Sanford shops had to scrap the cars together, but were unable to sacrifice any of the AT sleepers or diners.
So it looks like changes are coming, some good some not so.
Two very interesting rumors were also had by me (both come from different Conductors). Word has it that all Amfleet II Coaches will be placed into Concept 2000 (Blue) by December, I have already confirmed that some cars that were in Original Equipment llast month, are now in Concept 2000. On a related note, it is said that the Lounges will also recieve their facelift, whether they will stay with the city theme is unknown.
The other rumor is a bit major. The word is that at the April schedule change, P001 and P002 will be annulled PERMANENTLY. This is due to the constant late arrivals and financial drag created by the service. Recently due to VERY late arrivals P001 has gone out with a Heritage Baggage, Sightseer Lounge, and three coaches, or a 24 axle train. Sanford shops had to scrap the cars together, but were unable to sacrifice any of the AT sleepers or diners.
So it looks like changes are coming, some good some not so.